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Add 18/45 and 25/21

1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 1 4/21

18/45 + 25/21 is 167/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 21 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
    25/21 = 25 × 15/21 × 15 = 375/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/315 + 375/315 = 126 + 375/315 = 501/315
  5. 501/315 simplified gives 167/105
  6. So, 18/45 + 25/21 = 167/105
    In mixed form: 162/105

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